Meet the Artist

Kelly Hsiao is an award-winning fine art photographer based in Maui, Hawaiʻi. Inspired by the ocean, her work explores themes of wonder, transformation and a connection to the natural world through ethereal underwater imagery. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and featured in luxury and fine art publications, receiving honors such as the Julia Margaret Cameron Award.

In her NOCTURNE series, Kelly draws from her night diving experiences to bridge an emotional connection to oceanic life.

Exhibited at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York City, 2025.

Exhibitions

2026 Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Era Contemporary, New York
2025 Julia Margaret Cameron Award, FotoNostrum, Barcelona
2025 Chelsea International Photography Exhibit, Agora Gallery, New York
2024 VIEPA Juried Exhibit, LIK Academy, Vienna
2023 ImNotArt Exhibit, Chicago
2023 Nolcha Shows, Brooklyn, New York
2023 WONDERFAIR 6.0, New York
2023 LA Art Fair, Fabrik Projects, Los Angeles
2022 TIME Pieces, SuperChief gallery, Miami Art Basel
2022 WONDERFAIR 4.0, Waterline Sq. Park, New York
2022 Pro Arts Theater, Solo show, Maui
2022 Space 776 gallery, New York
2021 Nolcha Shows, The Times Square EDITION, New York
2020 "Liquid ~ Sky" International Juried Exhibition, Praxis Gallery, Minneapolis
2019 "50 Shades of Blue," Evo Art Gallery, Maui
2018 International Juried show, Hui No'eau Art Center, Maui
2017 ARTSPAN Annual Benefit Auction & Exhibition, San Francisco
2016 Annual Juried Exhibition, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto

  • Kelly donates a portion of print proceeds of her Award-winning image "Emergence" to the rescue and protection of Hawaiian sea turtles through the Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center.

  • Her series Oceans Apart with performer and filmmaker Audrey Billups donates to Love The Sea’s H2R Coastal Cleanup program that removes thousands of pounds of plastic debris in hard to reach coastlines across Maui. 

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